Chocolate Raspberry bread

Submitted by Theresa Thunderbird

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
• 2 eggs, lighly beaten
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup raspberry jam, seedless
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Lightly grease a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Melt chocolate chips and butter in a small saucepan; set aside.
4. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
5. Add nuts; stir well.
6. In a separate bowl combine eggs, milk, raspberry jam, and vanilla.
7. Beat until blended.
8. Add melted chocolate mixture and milk mixture to the flour mixture,stir just until moistened.
9. Pour into prepared pan.
10. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
11. Place the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
12. Remove from pan, cool completely.